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Swiss Chard And Ricotta Salata Egg Bake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 c grated gruyère cheese
  • 2 tbsps butter, plus more for buttering dish
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
  • 18 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 c grated ricotta salata cheese

Directions
  • Step #1 Wash chard & trim discolored ends of stems.
  • Step #2 Cut out central stalk from leaves with a V-shaped incision that follows the tapering shape of the stalk.
  • Step #3 Thinly slice stalks & set aside.
  • Step #4 Chop leaves.
  • Step #5 In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp.
  • Step #6 butter.
  • Step #7 Add chard stalks & 1/2 tsp.
  • Step #8 salt.
  • Step #9 Cook, stirring every once in awhile, until tender.
  • Step #10 Add chard leaves & garlic.
  • Step #11 Continue to cook, stirring every once in awhile, until leaves are tender.
  • Step #12 Stir in white pepper.
  • Step #13 Set aside & let cool slightly.
  • Step #14 Butter a 9- by 12-in.
  • Step #15 baking dish.
  • Step #16 Spread cooked chard on bottom & sprinkle with ricotta salata.
  • Step #17 In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, & remaining 1/2 tsp.
  • Step #18 salt.
  • Step #19 Pour over chard & ricotta salata.
  • Step #20 Sprinkle top with gruyère, cover with plastic wrap, & chill overnight.
  • Step #21 Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Step #22 Remove plastic wrap from eggs & bake this until set & top is golden brown, 40 to 45 mins.
  • Step #23 Serve hot, cut into squares.
  • Step #24 Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
  • Enjoy the Swiss Chard & Ricotta Salata Egg Bake recipe

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